Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched November 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 21 months earlier than the S100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Nikon S100
EX-FC150 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-FC150
S100 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S100
EX-FC150 | S100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC150 and Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the S100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and S100.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 gr (0.38 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $240 |